Pre-Writing and Screenwriting
Until 2012, I was a pantser. Truth be told, I still write short fiction without a plan sometimes, but I’ve been fully converted over to outlining. It’s a long story, but it’s worth the effort. The very...
View ArticleStorytelling and Comic Books: What to Learn and What to Leave Behind
Can we just geek out over comics right now? Let’s. I was introduced to comic books a little late in the game. My college roommate Danica was a proud, certifiable nerd. I was still in the closet and...
View ArticleThose Last Three Minutes of Casablanca
Author’s Note: If you haven’t watched Casablanca, do so immediately. This is the movie that changed the way Hollywood made movies and it’s something every writer should understand. There are SPOILERS...
View ArticleTable For Two
A guest post by Lehua Parker As an author of books in a three series and workshop instructor, I’m often asked by other writers about character development—specifically, how should characters change...
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